Home Maintenance

 

Why is it important to do home maintenance?

Doing periodic home maintenance can help you avoid costly emergencies. Here is a small checklist of things you can to do to maintain your home.

    Test your smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors
    Control dust by keeping your floors vacuumed
    Keep moisture under control to avoid mold
    Look for leaks around your toilet and all faucets
    Heating and Cooling System
    Air filter
    Vacuum your refridgerator's coils
    Check windows and walls
    Check ceilings for stains
    Inspect grout and caulking
    Clean out your gutters
    Walk around the house to look for curved, missing or damaged shingles

 

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Home Maintenance

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Home Maintenance

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Home Maintenance

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Home Maintenance

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Home Maintenance

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Home Maintenance

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Home Maintenance

The Importance of Clearing a Fire Hydrant After Snow

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Home Maintenance

The Importance of Cleaning Your Vents

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Home Maintenance

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Home Maintenance

Why You Need to Keep Your Gutters Clean This Fall

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Home Maintenance

6 Tips To Help You Maintain Underground Garages

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Home Maintenance

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Home Maintenance

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Home Maintenance

Top Tips On How To Maintain Your Home Lift

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Home Maintenance

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Home Maintenance

How to Maintain a Home Sewage Treatment System

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Home Maintenance

Home Maintenance Checklist During Lockdown

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Home Maintenance

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Home Maintenance

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